As a Registered Social Worker and a Therapist, I’m deeply committed to assisting individuals throughout their journey of pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood. Additionally, I work with those feeling isolated and seeking to better understand themselves and their emotions.

With 10 years of experience, my involvement in community advocacy, particularly with survivors of violence, youth and parents of neurodiverse children, has equipped me to offer individualized support to my clients. I hold certifications in perinatal mental health and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, grounding my approach in an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and feminist perspective. Fluency in Urdu and Punjabi equips me to provide inclusive counselling services tailored to diverse South Asian populations.

I focus on building a relationship with you, to explore your story. If you’re seeking a supportive space where you feel genuinely heard and understood, I would love to connect with you through email or a free 15- minute consultation.

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“Are you currently facing difficulties in your relationships, experiencing low self-esteem, anxiety, or depression? It’s perfectly okay to feel overwhelmed or unsure of yourself in these situations. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and a student member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), I understand how challenging it can be to navigate these emotions. I’m here to offer a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings and work towards a healthier and happier you.

I firmly believe in the remarkable power of the therapeutic relationship to drive positive change. My approach is centred on you, and I work to tailor my interventions to your individual needs and goals. By drawing on evidence-based techniques like mindfulness, strength-based, person-centred therapy, and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).

Deciding to seek therapy is a courageous step, and I am grateful to be a part of your journey towards a better self and healing. We will work together to create a customized treatment plan that caters to your unique needs and goals. Start by taking the initial steps towards embarking on a journey of positive transformation by booking an appointment today.”

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I am a registered social worker with over 20 years of experience working with children, teens, parents, and school teams as a school social worker supporting positive mental health and development. I am passionate about helping people get a better handle on difficult emotions, tackle troublesome thoughts, improve relationships, and feel better about themselves. I believe that, by identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns, we can become “unstuck” and build inner strength. In my practice, I meet clients where they are at and support them with empathy, respect and identity-affirming care, while creating a safe space to facilitate personal growth. I am skilled in treating anxiety, depression, and challenges related to stress, self-esteem, school experiences, self-regulation, emotional regulation, parenting, life transitions and changes, and interpersonal conflict. I offer individualized and effective therapeutic techniques and strategies to enhance coping skills and confidence through a variety of modalities including cognitive behaviour therapy, solution-focused therapy, psycho-education, mindfulness, and a collaborative, strengths-based approach. I believe that we can nurture resilience in ourselves and in our children to be able to face the challenges of life, and we can learn so much to add to our toolboxes throughout this journey. Let’s work together by setting goals, trying new things, and making positive changes that will have a lasting impact.

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Over the course of my experiences, I have come to learn with certainty that life is chaotic and the one thing we truly have control over is how we respond. I walk with people of all ages during life’s challenging moments, when the path is not visible. Together we will reconcile the discomfort of this experience and harness the wisdom it carries to invite more of what aligns into your life. Life can be hard. It can get better. Let’s discover how together. I welcome a free consultation to explore working together. Education and Experience Triena graduated in 1999 from Ryerson University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Worker (BSW) with a minor in Public Administration. Triena earned her Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) at York University in 2004 and was awarded the Gerry Erickson Book Prize for Best Research, for her research on “The Role of the Protection Worker in Recidivism in Child Welfare.” Triena has served communities in the Greater Toronto Area since 1998 through her roles in policing, education, child welfare and family law. Triena has provided crisis response, ongoing counselling, consultation, and case management services to people during some of life’s darkest moments. Triena has testified in criminal and family law trials and has been invited to speak at a variety of conferences and trainings, primarily on matters related to risk of emotional harm to children in separation and divorce, trauma aware care and the application of therapeutic jurisprudence. Triena’s practice is continually evolving as she integrates Mindfulness, Interpersonal Neurobiology and Therapeutic Practices, DBT, CBT, ASIST, IFS, SFBT, Trauma Aware Care, ERP, Collaborative Law-Family Professional and other tools and trainings to support those she serves. In 2023, upon her departure from education and the law, Triena transitioned her career to a strictly a therapeutic practice, to solely be of service to children, youth, individuals, couples and families through counselling, harnessing her wealth of systemic and experiential knowledge to benefit those she serves.

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Have you ever faced mental health challenges like depression, anxiety disorders (including social anxiety, phobias, panic, and OCD), or even PTSD? These struggles can show up as persistent negative thoughts, overpowering emotions, and behaviors that disrupt your daily life, making it harder to achieve your goals.

I specialize in CBT for depression, anxiety disorders, and PTSD. I offer personalized therapy to help you change negative thought patterns, manage emotions, and regain control over your life for lasting well-being.

I will help you to seek inner peace, confidence, resilience, meaningful relationships, and enhance your quality of life.

Understanding the challenges you’re facing is my priority. I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing and growth.

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My practice services individuals, children, youth, families, and groups. I provide psychotherapy to support emotional distress, but not limited to anxiety, lack of motivation, sadness or depression, grief, feeling overwhelmed, feeling stuck in your life and relationship issues. Taking the first step can be difficult, I understand. If you are struggling with mental health issues, the Inner Oak Therapy team can help. We offer a variety of counselling and psychotherapy services to ensure that you and your loved ones can build happy and healthy lives.

Specializing in children, youth, families, groups, anxiety, depression and mental health challenges, I practice from a genuine, compassionate and culturally sensitive approach. The theoretical approaches I implement are based on clients needs and include strength‐based, client‐centered, CBT; Solution‐Focused Therapy; Mindfulness; Motivational Counselling.

Getting started and reaching out to a therapist can be intimidating and scary. To make sure we are a good fit, we’ll start with a free 15 min phone consultation. I would love to walk alongside you as you find your own inner strength and discover that you have the strength to overcome your challenges.

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Do you have a goal you need support reaching in 2023? Are you considering making changes in your life? I bring a wealth of training and experience to my private practice in areas of domestic violence, relationship issues, anger & emotion management, symptoms of anxiety & depression and PTSD. I work compassionately with survivors of abuse and sexual assault, providing hope, support and healing. I have experience working with the Family Court system and the stresses involved with high conflict families around custody and access. I offer trauma informed Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helping individuals manage a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, divorce, grief and historical trauma. In a safe and caring manner, I will help you address your concerns and reach your healing goals in a way that feels achievable. The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted people in ways that takes time to recover from. The reintegration of busy lives also brings challenges. I am familiar with many of the stresses and joys of marriage, parenthood and life, and I will respectfully support and challenge your views in a way to build and strengthen your skills that are unique to you.

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Whether you are struggling to cope, unable to enjoy life, or going through a hard transition, I want you to know that you are not alone. I also want to acknowledge you for seeking support. This not only shows strength of character but also great courage. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with additional training in grief therapy, end of life support, trauma informed expressive arts, yoga therapy, mindfulness, and life coaching, I am here to collaboratively work with you toward positive change and achievement of your goals. Core to that process is providing you with a safe, confidential, and respectful space with empathetic listening and emotional support. From this place, you will also be supported in developing greater self-awareness, self-confidence, motivation, optimism and resilience, as well as recognizing and building your strengths, abilities, and resources.

The therapeutic modalities I draw from include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). My approach is strength-based, trauma informed, and client focused.

Having lived in North America, Europe, and the Middle East, I also deeply respect cultural differences and spiritual orientations, as well as the challenges that often occur when moving to a new country and/or being a first or second-generation immigrant.

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Mental health can be an intolerable struggle that can require external support in order to manage day-by-day. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or eating disorders, my expertise can support you in finding a way to balance the things that are getting in the way. Together, we can focus on developing tools to challenge the difficult thoughts, feelings, and urges so that you can live in line with your values.

Working with children & adolescent for 5 years, as well as working with adults, I can help support you in understanding behaviour patterns, the way you process emotion, as well as how to manage with uncomfortable emotions that arise. Using a CBT,DBT, and ACT informed approach, I can help support you in reconnecting to your life and the things you love.

I am a qualified Registered Social Worker, with a history of working as a Child & Youth Care Counsellor. I have a passion for supporting and guiding people of all ages in living a fulfilled life.

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